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Patricia Joanne (Bucarelli) Fromknecht
2/19/1957 - 4/26/2024
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Obituary For Patricia Joanne (Bucarelli) Fromknecht
Patricia Joanne (Bucarelli) Fromknecht
February 19, 1957-April 26, 2024
Patricia Joanne (Bucarelli) Fromknecht, 67, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. Pattie was born in Erie, PA and relocated to Altoona, PA in 1995.
While taking night classes at Gannon University, she met Joseph R. Fromknecht in 1977; they married in 1979 and have been happily married for 45 years.
Pattie was a true volunteer by nature. She volunteered for multiple committees at each parish community that she belonged to and with the Catholic Daughters of America. Her greatest love was volunteering at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home, where she was just named Outstanding Volunteer for 2023.
Pattie was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Dorothy (Korn) Bucarelli, and her brother, Anthony Bucarelli.
She is survived by her husband Joseph R. Fromknecht; son Joseph M. Fromknecht and his wife Julie, Sicily; daughter Elissa Suhoney and her husband Joshua, Tyrone; and daughter Sarah Fromknecht, Altoona; and her sister Elizabeth Bucarelli, Erie. She is also survived by her pride and joy, her three grandsons, Gideon Suhoney and Benjamin and Cole Fromknecht.
We request that all of Pattie’s loved ones join us in celebrating her beautiful life. The viewing will be on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at The Stevens Mortuary, 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 806 11th Street, Altoona, PA 16602.
In lieu of flowers, it is asked that donations be made in Pattie’s name to the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home Resident Welfare Fund / P.O. Box 319 / Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. If you would like to donate online, use the link https://www.pa.gov/dmva/donate/. Click on the Donate Online Now icon in the middle of the page and follow the prompts. Please select the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home Resident Welfare Fund prior to submitting your donation.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.
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Megan Reilly sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Patricia Joanne (Bucarelli) Fromknecht - 05/02/2024
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05/09/2024
Remember the good old days playing card, take care Joe Tom haft
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05/04/2024
Oh my, regardless of how you felt physically, you always brought your best self. I learned so much from you about creativity and fun! You opened your home and taught me the "ins and outs" of Catholic Daughters Education Contest. We had State contest winners and honored our Court's Circle of Love. I treasured you reminders about the "Novena of the Month" I miss your laugh already. Rest in peace dear Catholic Daughter sister!
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05/03/2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. 💔Pattie was a great Westgate friend and neighbor. She'll be missed by many and will hold a special place in all of her Westgate friends' hearts. She'll always be remembered and never forgotten for being our Pattie. With our heart felt sympathies, Kathy, Jenny and Joel, Jeremiah, Monica and family, and Josh, Cat and family. 🙏💙🙏
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05/02/2024
To Joe and Family you have our condolences sorry for your loss the Wisniewski Family
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05/01/2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love, hugs & prayers. Marian (Sissy) and the rest of the Murphy clan from Westgate. Love you, All.
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05/01/2024
Sarah, My thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family at this time. She raised you so she had to be one heck of a woman. Bronwen
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05/01/2024
such a wonderful lady, and fellow catholic daughter you will be missed! Love Barb and Mick Frye Barb, Mick Frye
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05/01/2024
Your home was always like a second home to me when I was a kid, with Elissa. You were always so warm and welcoming. That's how I'll always remember you ❤️
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04/30/2024
We did not get off to a wonderful start but, the last few years have been wonderful. I grew to love & respect you very much. I will miss very much. I promise to watch over Lissa and Gideon the way that will honor you. Love, Janet M Witmer
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